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apartamento

ah-par-tah-MEN-toh/a.paɾ.taˈmen.to/

“apartamento” means “apartment” in Spanish (A rented or owned dwelling unit in a larger building.).

apartment, flat

Also: suite
NounmA1
SpainMexico / South America
A colorful illustration depicting the exterior facade of a tall apartment building, showing multiple stacked windows and balconies representing individual dwelling units.

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Necesito un apartamento con dos dormitorios.

A1

I need an apartment with two bedrooms.

¿Cuánto cuesta alquilar este apartamento cerca de la playa?

A2

How much does it cost to rent this apartment near the beach?

Hemos decorado el apartamento con muebles modernos.

B1

We have decorated the flat with modern furniture.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • piso (flat (common in Spain))
  • departamento (apartment (common in Latin America))
  • vivienda (dwelling / housing)

Common Collocations

  • alquilar un apartamento – to rent an apartment
  • un apartamento amueblado – a furnished apartment
  • el edificio de apartamentos – the apartment building

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "apartamento" in Spanish:

apartment→flat→suite→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: apartamento

Question 1 of 1

Which Spanish word is usually preferred over 'apartamento' when discussing flats in Madrid?

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👥 Word Family▼
apartar(to separate / to set aside) — Verb
apartado(section / secluded) — Noun / Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

The word traces back to the verb 'apartar' (to separate, or set apart). Thus, an 'apartamento' is literally a space that has been 'set apart' within a larger building, giving you your private dwelling.

First recorded: 18th century (derived from French 'appartement' which has similar roots)

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: appartamentoPortuguese: apartamentoFrench: appartement

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'apartamento' the same as 'departamento'?

Yes, they mean the exact same thing (an apartment or flat). 'Departamento' is generally favored in Central and South America, while 'apartamento' is widely used across the Caribbean, the US, and sometimes in Spain.

How do I make 'apartamento' plural?

Since 'apartamento' ends in a vowel, you just add 's' to the end: 'apartamentos'. You must also change the article to plural: 'los apartamentos'.